 Snapped Axle, Snapped in an odd place. |
 Dec 26, 2005 - 6:46 PM
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I replaced my driver’s side axle today since it's been broken for the past 3 weeks... Sucks, 'cause I just replaced both axels 2 months ago. It snapped on the trany side right were the groove for the snap ring is which allowed the axle to slip out. This is the first time I've ever heard of an axle snapping in that spot and was wondering if any one else has witnessed this before.
The reason I'm even posting this is because I pulled out about a spoon full of metal shavings from the splines in the differential while I was trying to maneuver the end piece of the axel out of the dif. with a magnet. A fluid and filter change are in the very near future... Does anyone think I should do a full trany flush as well or will a new filter and fluid suffice? --------------------  Project ST204.5 99.88946% complete... |
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Dec 26, 2005 - 11:37 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 31, '04 From Summerville, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
It sounds to me like the axle wasn't installed all the way. It's impossible for a properly installed axle to break there. (I especially think so since you said that you replaced both axles two months ago.)
-Doc This post has been edited by Dr_Tweak: Dec 26, 2005 - 11:38 PM -------------------- -Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaire Click here to see my swaps drtweak@phoenixtuning.com |
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WannabeGT4 Snapped Axle Dec 26, 2005 - 6:46 PM
SlowCelica94 YES
Besides, your tranny will thank you for fresh... Dec 26, 2005 - 8:35 PM
WannabeGT4 QUOTE(SlowCelica94 @ Dec 26, 2005 - 7... Dec 26, 2005 - 8:47 PM macavely sounds like you had an axle with and imperfection ... Dec 26, 2005 - 11:36 PM WannabeGT4 Dr. Tweak, I'm not inept like most of the peop... Dec 27, 2005 - 1:20 AM Dr_Tweak QUOTE(WannabeGT4 @ Dec 27, 2005 - 6... Dec 27, 2005 - 1:26 AM WannabeGT4 No. I meant inferiority... I was implying the need... Dec 27, 2005 - 9:07 AM soulshadow I usually have to change out the fuids anyway when... Dec 27, 2005 - 10:10 AM WannabeGT4 Yeah, It can be a messy job if you don't know ... Dec 27, 2005 - 11:02 AM 95ST If I am understanding what you are saying happened... Dec 28, 2005 - 9:20 PM |
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